Super 8s (U11-U12)

PROGRAM OVERVIEW

Aligned to the CSALong Term Player Development guidelines for Learn to Train (U9 toU12), the Super 8 U11 to U12 program continues to build on thepathway to develop a player’s soccer repertoire with increasedfocus on tactical play both from attacking and defending situations. At the beginning of the season, all Players are evaluated through afair and transparent process and depending on their skills andathletic abilities, are either placed on a Recreational orSelect team playing against like-minded teams from other Clubslocated in throughout Alouette / Fraser Valley / Lower Mainland YouthDistrict Associations. The difference between the two programstreams is the training expectations (see Program Details below).

PROGRAM DETAILS

Click on the links below for more information regarding specific seasons and detailed information. PLEASE NOTE THAT FOR SAFETY REASONS, PLAYERS ARE REQUIRED TO WEAR SHIN GUARDS FOR PRACTICES AND GAMES.

SPRING - 2018

Physical

This is an optimal window for trainability of speed, flexibility and skills thus this program continues to focus on ABCs (agility, balance, co-ordination and speed)

Technical

Building a greater repertoire of soccer related movements, technical skills are developed in training and within the context of basic soccer games

Tactical

Developing environment awareness and encouraging decision making with and without the ball, executing simple combination play between teammates, basic understanding of defending and attacking principles, marking and running into space

Mental

Golden age of learning; intrinsic motivation is developed by the Fun and Enjoyment that fosters a desire to play; imagination, creativity, increased demands, discipline

Mission Soccer Club does not own or regulate the facilities we use and as such cannot guarantee the availability or condition of fields or gyms. The District of Mission determines if a facility will be closed by taking into consideration both participant safety and potential of damage to the field. Please be respectful of field closures. Refunds are not provided for sessions missed due to field closures.

Fields will be designated Open or Closed on the Field Status Reports. Department staff use the following criteria to determine field status:

a. Presence of standing water or puddlesb. Ground saturated “like a sponge” – foot sinks at ½ inch or morec. Muddy areas especially in the high use areas such as base paths, goal mouths, etcd. Frost or frozen grounde. Snowf. Weather forecast as per Environment Canada

WEATHER

Soccer is played in all sorts of weather conditions – a little rain (often a lot of rain!) does not put an end to a training session or game. In the event of severe weather, a session may be cancelled due to field closure or if the club has considered the conditions unsafe or unhealthy for players (ie electrical storm, excessive heat). Cancellations will be posted on the Club’s website as soon as possible after the information becomes available. Otherwise, each session will proceed as scheduled.

Your player should be dressed appropriately for current conditions and anticipated changes in weather. Take advantage of clothing layers – a T-shirt under the jersey that can come off if the day warms up, a sweater that can go on under the jersey if it cools down, and don’t forget something warm and dry to change into after a session in the rain.